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There are several accommodations types in Europe, you can choose between them depending on your budget and travel style. These are:

Hostels. The Hostels are a very cheap form of Hotels where four, six or more people are accomodated in a single room, which allows the owners to have low cost and a decent level of service. The Hostels represent the default choice for backpackers. To learn more about hostels, go to our special Hostels page, or if you already know everything about them, then jump straight to our Hostels directory page to find one.

Hotels. In southern Europe cheap Hotels compete directly with Hostels, Hotels are more secure than Hostels and they give you another level of comfort. There is plenty of them around trains stations and are ideal if you want more privacy than the one you'll get in any other type of accommodation. Hotels are a good choice if you travel in company of a friend or a group, since the costs are shared. Inexpensive hotels share a bathroom at the end of the hall; if you want a room with a private bathroom it will cost you more. Make sure you see the room before accepting it and if the sheets are not clean, then ask front desk to change them. Also agree on the rate up front, since the hotels change their rates depending on the day of the week.

Bed and Breakfast. Many people around Europe give accommodations in their own houses. Staying in a Bed and Breakfast is like getting "adoptive parents". As the name says you get a room (bed) and a breakfast, they could be very cheap but in some cases you can find expensive-luxury B&Bs.

Camping. Camping is the cheapest way to sleep in Europe (not counting sleeping in the train station), it gets cheaper if you travel in groups. Normally this activity is reserved for those who have rented a car, this is mandatory since you must carry your tent and cooking equipment, also organized camping grounds are far from the city's center. Camping sites will normally charge per person, tent and vehicle. Tourist offices on each country have brochures of all the camping sites in their countries, also you'll need the Camping Card International. It is advisable to camp always in organized camp sites, if you want to camp in an open field you should consider the risk that it involves: someone must be alert all night (you can take turns) and if you camp in a private land you need permission from the owner. In some countries free camping is prohibited and the police might ask you to move on in the middle of the night.

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